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Judith S. Wright Associates
Premier Landscaping and Design

BEN HEPPNER and
JUDITH S. WRIGHT ASSOCIATES |
and PREMIER LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

Welcome to Ben’s world.  Ben’s life is spent much on the stage so it was natural for Ben to choose a garden scene from one of his favourite operas, Parsifal, by Richard Wagner, an Arthurian legend based on a 13th Century Epic poem, for the most part set in a forest near a castle, the home of the Grail and its knights. Judith Wright, the Landscape Architect that designed Ben’s own garden which Premier built, knows Ben well.  The words given to Judith were, “Opera is bigger than life, bold — and the scene should have a tree!” (Ben invariably sings under a tree).  Not an easy task given the small space; however, Judith uses the backdrop to create the scene and bring to life a small part in 3D.  The set creates a dark forest scene.  Whilst on a stage the scene would be bigger, but Judith wanted to create an intimate space allowing the audience a closer link to Ben’s world. Ben Heppner has been nominated for 6 JUNO Awards and has won three times.

For more information on Ben Heppner, Canada's Dramatic Tenor, tour dates, albums and more visit his website: www.benheppner.com.

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Evergreen Environments

CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON and
EVERGREEN ENVIRONMENTS

This garden was based on the song “Teach Me” from Carolyn’s latest album Love Rules. As she stated, “All in all, I would like to think that in my life love rules.” Born on a farm in Alberta, she loves natural planting, ponds, and evergreens which will be the main setting for the Garden.  The song is about the desire to be a better person and the garden incorporates an area for reflection and tranquility based on that theme.  Since Carolyn is a very dedicated mother of a little boy and girl, there will also be space for children to play quietly and a small area from which Carolyn will perform. Carolyn Dawn Johnson has been nominated for 4 JUNO Awards and has won once.

For more information on Carolyn Dawn Johnson, tour dates and her latest album LOVE RULES, visit her website: www.cdj.com.

Carolyn gave a stunning performance at the Canada Blooms Preview Party Tuesday, March 15 and at Canada Blooms on Wednesday, March 16th at 4:30 pm on the main stage.

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Sander Design Landscape Architects

JULLY BLACK and
SANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

This garden, was inspired by the lyrics of Jully’s song “Running”
We belong to each other
And we are the people
Sharing all different races
'Cause we are all equal
The garden was interactive, allowing viewers to visit Jully’s blog, engage her on twitter etc. She wished to educate people about Care Canada, her favourite charity. The design of the garden, in purples and blues, was strikingly contemporary. Jully Black has been nominated for 6 JUNO Awards and has won once.

For more information on Jully Black, tour dates or her new album 8IGHT, visit her website: www.jullyblack.com

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Plum Communications Inc.
www.plumstudios.com

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Landscape Ontario
City of Toronto

OSCAR PETERSON and
DENIS FLANAGAN, LANDSCAPE ONTARIO & LINDSAY PETERSON, CITY OF TORONTO

With help from Kelly Peterson (Oscar’s wife) and Lindsay Peterson (his daughter-in-law), we have captured the feel of Oscar’s music studio in Mississauga, Ontario. The family’s garden was often an inspiration for Oscar’s passion for photography and, of course, for his wonderful music that was celebrated around the world. Oscar Peterson has been nominated for 7 JUNO Awards and has won once; he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978.

For more information on the late and very great Oscar Peterson, visit his website: www.oscarpeterson.com.

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SARAH HARMER and
ORIOLE LANDSCAPING

Sarah’s garden was inspired by her strong personal feelings towards nature.  Having spent her childhood on a Niagara Escarpment farm, she is very much aware that the escarpment’s survival as a unique natural environment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) is seriously threatened by extensive quarrying. She is working to save Mount Nemo from being further hollowed out, and is involved with Green Gravel certification. Sarah enjoys native gardening, and especially loves to grow medicinal plants and vegetables.  All this was reflected in the rural setting of her garden. Sarah Harmer has been nominated for 9 JUNO Awards and has won twice.

For more information on Sarah Harmer, tour dates or to purchase her new album OH LITTLE FIRE, visit her website: www.sarahharmer.com.